Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with third ventricle diverticulum and brain abnormalities
By Mateo, Isidro·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2012·Hospital Clí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diverticulum of the third ventricle and absence of the interthalamic adhesion in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old male Pomeranian was brought in for neurological issues, showing signs of brain problems. After tests like ultrasound and MRI, the vet found a diverticulum (an abnormal pouch) in the third ventricle of the brain, along with some brain structure abnormalities. Since the initial treatment didn't help, the vet decided to place a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, a device that helps drain excess fluid from the brain. This procedure can help manage the symptoms and improve the dog's condition.
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Abstract
A 10-month-old male Pomeranian dog was examined for neurological abnormalities consistent with diffuse forebrain and cerebellar disease. Based on ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) a diagnosis of diverticulum of the third ventricle, partial agenesis of the corpus callosum, and absence of the interthalamic adhesion was made. As conservative treatment was unsuccessful, a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was placed.
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